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Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy

KEARNEY — Avery Janiak, a 2026 Kearney High School graduate, is preparing to head to Annapolis, Maryland, to begin six weeks of basic midshipman training during “Plebe Summer” at the U.S. Naval Academy. She starts…

Outdoors

Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri

Frog hunting is already underway and fall hunting seasons begin in the Show-Me-State with dove season on Sept. 1— merely two months away.  Curious about hunting in Missouri, but didn’t know where to start? The Missouri Department of Conservation…

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Clay County 250 Challenge continues

CLAY COUNTY — While the calendar may be quickly approaching July 4 and nation’s 250th anniversary. Scott Wagner, current Western commissioner for Clay County, who serves as the chairman of the Clay County 250 planning committee, says there is still time to earn a challenge coin.

Community Living

Keep in mind food safety tips for picnics

Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, good weather and delicious food with family and friends. But before you head outside, make sure foodborne illness doesn’t spoil the day, said Kantha Channaiah, University of Missouri Extension food safety expert, in a press release. “Outdoor settings can present food safety challenges due to warm…

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